Type up manuscript (I’m working on a manuscript for publication at the moment.)

Work on Bobbin Lace (or learn bobbin lace)

Do eBay write ups for stuff to sell on eBay

Clean out your closet

Journal…well, this could depend on which had is hurting

Color in an adult coloring book (I have the Lisa Frank adult coloring book.)

Watch YouTube videos

I did work on some of these while my wrist was resting. Though I have a theory that I was so tense from not knitting, despite all the other “relaxation techniques,” that my wrist and hand hurt more out of frustration.

I kid you not, once I was “allowed” to knit again (that sounds bad, but I do have a very caring husband), all the tension in my wrist and hand went away. I’ve been taking it slow, taking more breaking, and stretching.

If you suffer from occasional or chronic CTS, what are some other techniques you keep you sanity what you take breaks? Please share in the comments.

2 Responses to 10 Things to Do During a CTS Flare Up

Carpel tunnel is something I don’t suffer from yet and really hope I never do. Must be tough not to being doing your knitting as much as you would like. Just rest and catch up on your reading and other stuff.